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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for hypokalemia periodic paralysis
  1. Hypokalemic periodic paralysis 
    ... The medical name for low potassium level is hypokalemia . HypoPP is one of a group of genetic disorders that includes hyperkalemic periodic paralysis and thyrotoxic periodic paralysis . HypoPP is the most ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000312.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Potassium (National Library of Medicine)  
    Potassium is a mineral that your body needs to work properly. It is a type of electrolyte. It helps your nerves to function and muscles to contract. It helps your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/potassium.html - Health Topics
  3. Hypokalemic periodic paralysis 
    ... muscle weakness later in life.People with hypokalemic periodic paralysis typically have reduced levels of potassium in their blood (hypokalemia) during episodes of muscle weakness. Researchers are investigating ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/hypokalemic-periodic-paralysis - Genetics
  4. Potassium test 
    ... potassium in your diet Low levels of potassium ( hypokalemia ) may ... periodic paralysis Not enough potassium in the diet Renal artery ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003484.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. SCN4A gene 
    ... gene have been identified in people with hypokalemic periodic paralysis, a condition that causes episodes of extreme muscle weakness that are associated with low levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia). Variants in the SCN4A gene account for about ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/scn4a - Genetics
  6. Low blood potassium 
    ... threatening paralysis may develop, such as with hypokalemic periodic paralysis.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000479.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Potassium Blood Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; hyperkalemic periodic paralysis; [updated 2020 Aug 18; cited 2022 Feb 28]; [ ... from: https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/hyperkalemic-periodic-paralysis NIH U.S. National Library of Medicine: Genetics Home ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/potassium-blood-test - Medical Tests